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Federal Agriculture Grants

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Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
$200,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited higher education institutions in U.S. insular areas to enhance their distance education programs in food and agricultural sciences.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects
$150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to land-grant universities and state-supported institutions with forestry programs to develop extension projects that enhance the management and sustainability of forest and rangeland resources across the U.S.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Supplemental and Alternative Crops
$460,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research and extension projects that promote the development and adoption of nontraditional crops, helping farmers diversify their operations and improve economic resilience across the United States.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill 2026
$28,956,254
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
State governments
F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants
$45,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for various organizations and entities to engage in collaborative conservation projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats vital for migratory birds and wildlife across Canada.

Environment
State governments
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program - Phase 4
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to small and intermediate beef processing businesses in the U.S. to expand their operations and improve market competition in the beef industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports colleges and universities in developing and promoting effective alternatives to methyl bromide for pest management in agriculture and related sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Local Food Promotion Program Fiscal Year 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing and expanding local food systems that connect producers to consumers, enhancing access to local foods and improving economic opportunities for multiple stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited institutions that serve Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, aiming to enhance education, research, and community development in agriculture and related fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides funding to Land-grant Colleges and Universities to enhance support for Tribal students, helping them succeed in higher education and contribute to agricultural innovation and workforce development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. academic institutions in establishing collaborative research centers focused on advancing veterinary innovations and addressing critical animal health challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative - Research Grants
$900,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that integrate genetics, engineering, and data science to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability for U.S. farmers and ranchers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that address key challenges in the U.S. aquaculture industry, focusing on improving profitability, sustainability, and production capacity through applied science.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and extension projects aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to support training and resources for new farmers and ranchers in the U.S., helping them succeed in their agricultural ventures.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to multi-state partnerships focused on improving the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through collaborative projects that address shared agricultural challenges.

Agriculture
State governments
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Equipment Grants Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to colleges and universities for purchasing specialized scientific equipment that enhances research capabilities in food and agricultural sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
United States Department Of Agriculture Food For Peace, Title Ii Program
$200,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for organizations to deliver emergency food assistance using U.S. agricultural commodities to populations facing severe food insecurity in specific countries.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for rare diseases, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in medical research and product development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits